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Education

    • 1991 PhD in Social Work
      University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 1991
    • 1984 MSW in Social Work
      Temple University, 1984
    • 1980 BSW in Social Work
      California State University, 1980

Appointments

    • Aug 2016 to Present Distinguished University Professor
      Social Work ,Universtiy of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX,
    • Aug 2002 to Present Professor
      Social Work ,Universtiy of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX,
      Professor
    • 1996 to Present Director
      Judith Birmingham Center for Child Welfare
    • 1996 to 2012 Director
      Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Supervisor and Worker Certification Program
    • Jan 1996 to Aug 1996 Associate Professor
      Graduate School of Social Work ,University of Maryland, Baltimore
    • 2008 to 2014 Director
      A Member of the Children’s Bureau TTA Network ,Mountains and Plains Child Welfare Implementation Center
    • Jan 1994 to Aug 1996 Certified Trainer
      University of Maryland, School of Social Work ,Maryland Child Welfare Training Program
      Advanced Sexual Abuse Training
    • Jan 1992 to Aug 1996 Associate Professor/Tenure Track
      Graduate School of Social Work ,University of Maryland, Baltimore
    • June 1990 to 1994 Certified Trainer
      Pennsylvania Child Welfare Core Training Program ,Institute of Human Services (Columbus, OH,
      Certified for two curriculums: Introductory Child Welfare & Child Protection and Human Development
    • 1989 to 1990 Foster Parent Trainer
      State of Pennsylvania
      Trained foster parents entering the child welfare system for the first time. Advanced training provided to veteran foster parents on an array of subjects
    • Oct 1989 to Nov 1990 Administrator
      Foster Home and Adoption Division ,Montgomery County Office of Child and YouthPA,
    • June 1988 to Sept 1989 Research Assistant to Ronald Rooney, Ph.D.
      School of Social Work ,University of Minnesota
    • Jan 1987 to Sept 1989 Principal Social Worker
      Hennepin County Child Protection (Minneapolis, MN,
    • Dec 1984 to Nov 1986 Social Worker II/Child Abuse Investigator
      Massachusetts Department of Social Services

Memberships

    • Jan 2012 to Present American Public Health Association
      Professor
    • Jan 2009 to Present National Indian Child Welfare Association
      Professor
    • Jan 2002 to Present Society for Social Work and Research
      Professor
    • Jan 2000 to Present International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
      Professor
    • Jan 1995 to Present American Public Human Service Organization
      Professor
    • Jan 1991 to Present American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
      Professor
    • Jan 1991 to Present Council of Social Work Education
      Professor
    • Jan 1980 to Present National Association of Social Workers
      Professor

Awards and Honors

    • Nov  2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Child Welfare sponsored by Counsel of Social Work Education
    • May  2016 Distinguished University Professor sponsored by UTA
    • Apr  2014 Outstanding Research Achievement or Creative Accomplishment sponsored by UTA

Other Activities

      • Jan 2013
        Research Institute of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
      • Jan 2013
        Dallas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
        • Jan 2007
          Tarrant County Mental Heath and Mental Retardation
        • Jan 2007
          (Dallas, TX)
          Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC)
          • Jan 2005
            University of Wyoming
            • Jan 2002
              (El Paso)
              University of Texas
            • Jan 2002
              (Cheyenne)
              University of Wyoming
              • Jan 2001
                Texas A&M University – Kingsville
              • Jan 2001
                The University of Texas at Pan Am
              • Jan 2001
                Southern Methodist University Law School/Child Advocacy Law Clinic
              • Jan 2001
                Presidium/Risk Management Corporation
                • Jan 2000
                  Texas Women’s University
                • Jan 2000
                  The University of North Texas
                  • Jan 1999
                    Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
                  • Jan 1999
                    The University of Houston
                  • Jan 1999
                    AIDS Resource Center of Dallas/Program Evaluation
                    • Jan 1998
                      Texas A&M Commerce
                      • Jan 1997
                        (Austin, TX)
                        Community Partners Study/Children Protective Services Training Institute/University of Texas
                        • Jan 2014
                          Texas A & M Commerce
                        • Jan 2014
                          Texas Woman University
                        • Jan 2014
                          University of North Texas
                        • Jan 2014
                          (El Paso)
                          University of Texas
                        • Jan 2014
                          UT Pan American
                          • Jan 2003
                            Metropolitan Dallas YWCA
                            • Jan 1995
                              Funded 1998
                              Maryland Department of Human Resources/Guardianship Subsidy Grant Proposal
                            • Jan 1995
                              Maryland Department of Human Resources/Three Day Sexual Abuse Assessment Training
                              • Jan 1994
                                Maryland Office of the Attorney General
                              • Jan 1994
                                Analysis of membership survey
                                Maryland Food Campaign
                                • Jan 1992
                                  Assisted in the design and development of a research study examining the effectiveness of the Independent Living Program
                                  Baltimore County Department of Social Service
                                  • Jan 1993
                                    Washington County Developmental Disabilities Administration/Association for Retarded Citizens

Publications

      Journal Article 2018 2018
      • Improving the mental health outcomes of LGBTQ youth and young adults: A Longitudinal study.
        [Painter, KirstinR, Scannapieco, Maria, Blau, Gary, Anre, Ann, Hohn, Kristin, ].
      Journal Article 2017
      • Evaluating the Cultural Fit of an Approach for Practice Model Development for Tribal Child Welfare
        [Lucero, Leake, Scannapieco, Maria]. 11(1), 91-107 [.]
      2017
      • Living on the Edge: The postsecondary journeys of foster youth alumni
        [Tobolowsky, Madden, Scannapieco, Maria]. 35(1),
      2017
      • Exploratory Factorial Analysis and Reliability of the Child Welfare Trauma-Informed Individual Assessment Tool
        [Madden, Elissa, Scannapieco, Maria, Killian, Michael, ]. 11(1), 58-72 [.]
      2017
      • Kinship Adoption: The Road Less Traveled
        [Hegar, Scannapieco, Maria]. 20(1), 83-97 [.]
      Journal Article 2016
      • Correlates of Child Maltreatment Among Adolescent Mothers with Young Children
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick]. 13(1), 59-75 [.]
      Book 2015
      • Understanding Mental Health Problems of Children and Adolescents: A guide for Social Workers
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. Chicago: Lyceum Press.
      Journal Article 2015
      • Measuring organizational change tactics to improve child welfare programs: Experiences in 13 counties
        [Packard, McCrae, Phillips, Scannapieco, Maria]. 39, 444-458 [.]
      2015
      • Retention and Job Satisfaction of Child Welfare Supervisors
        [McCrae, Scannapieco, Maria, Obermann]. 59, 171-176 [.]
      2015
      Book Chapter 2014
      • Preservation of the Extended Family
        [Hegar, R.L., Scannapieco, Maria, Mallon, G.P., Hess, P.McCartt].
      Journal Article 2014 2014
      • Native American Indian Child Welfare System Change: Virtual Implementation of a Data System Based on Practice Models
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 32(3), 220-235 [.]
      2014 2014
      • Who’s on Board: Child welfare worker reports of buy-in and readiness for organizational change
        [McCrae, Scannapieco, Maria, Leake, Potter, Menefee]. 37, 28-35 [.]
      Research Report 2014
      • Final Implementation Project Reports for: Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Osage Nation, and the Garden Project
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 2013
      • Native American Indian Child Welfare System Change: Implementation of a Culturally Appropriate Practice Model Across Three Tribal Child Welfare Systems
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Iannone]. 91(3), 157-172 [.]
      2013
      Research Report 2011
      • Big Brother – Big Sister Foster Youth Mentoring Program: An Evaluation Report the Texas Legislation
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Book Chapter 2010
      Journal Article 2010
      • Texas Training Project: Preparation for Adult Living: Supervisor Training and Empowerment Program (PAL-STEP)
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick, Steinberg]. 5(1), 67-79 [.]
      2010
      • The Effect of Job Satisfaction on Child Welfare Workers’ Desire to Stay: The Significant Influence of Supportive Supervision and Self-efficacy
        [Chen, Scannapieco, Maria]. 32(4), 482-486 [.]
      Research Report 2010
      • Adult Protective Services Training and Retention: Longitudinal Evaluation
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      2010
      • Child Protective Services Training and Retention: Longitudinal Evaluation
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      2010
      • TRAC Evaluation – Transitioning to Interdependent Living
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 2009
      • Part I: Culturally Responsive and Empirically-Supported: Multisystemic Therapy is a Community-Based Treatment model for Youth from Diverse Populations in Child Welfare
        [Painter, Scannapieco, Maria]. 12, 73-92 [.]
      2009
      • Part II: Multisystemic Therapy: Addressing Racial Disparity and Its Effectiveness With Families From Diverse Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds
        [Painter, Scannapieco, Maria]. 12(3), 197-210 [.]
      Book Chapter 2008
      • Health Promotion Strategies for the Mental Health Needs of Children & Families
        [Jordan, C., Scannapieco, Maria, Vandiver, V.L.]. New York: Oxford University Press.
      Journal Article 2008
      • Adult Protective Services: State of the Workforce and Worker Development
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick]. 29(3),
      2008
      • Developmental Outcomes of Child Neglect
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 20(1), 7-13 [.]
      2008
      • Developmental Outcomes of Child Night: Infant and Toddlers
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      2008
      • Drug Abuse in Vietnam: A Critical Review of the Literature and Implications for Future Research
        [Nguyen, Scannapieco, Maria]. 103, 535-543 [.]
      2008
      • Special Issue on Child Neglect
        [DePanfilis, Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 2007
      • A Structural Concept of Workload Management in Child Protection Agencies
        [Juby , Scannapieco, Maria]. 31,
      2007
      • Assessment of Families Who have Substance Abuse Issues: Those Who Maltreat Their Infants and Toddlers and Those Who Do Not
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick]. 42, 1-8 [.]
      2007
      • Child Welfare Workplace: The State of the Workforce and Strategies to Improve Retention
        [Carrick, Scannapieco, Maria]. 86(6), 31-52 [.]
      2007
      • In Their Own Words: Challenges Facing Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick, Painter]. 24(5), 423-435 [.]
      2007
      • Practice Strategies for Early Childhood Practitioners: Early Interventions for Infants and Toddlers Who Experienced Maltreatment
        [Connell-Carrick, Scannapieco, Maria]. 1(3), 189-204 [.]
      2007
      • Risk Management of Maltreatment for Infant and Toddlers: A shared case review and decision making model
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick]. 1(2), 47-56 [.]
      Research Report 2007
      • Adult Protective Services Training and Retention: Longitudinal Evaluation 2006
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      2007
      • Child Protective Services Training and Retention: Longitudinal Evaluation 2006
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Book Chapter 2006
      • Building Effective Alliances with Children’s Protective Services and Other Child Welfare Agencies
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Franklin, C., Harris, M., Allen-Meares, P.]. Oxford University Press.
      Journal Article 2006
      • Early Childhood Maltreatment: Substantiation related to Family Risk and Intervention Factors
        [Chen, Scannapieco, Maria]. 23, 343-355 [.]
      2006
      • Ecological Correlates of Neglect in Infants and Toddlers
        [Connell-Carrick, Scannapieco, Maria]. 21(3), 299-316 [.]
      2006
      • Foster Care Homes: Ecological Correlates Related to Safety and Permanency for Foster Care Children
        [Henderson, Scannapieco, Maria]. 10(1), 43-60 [.]
      2006
      • United States Drug Treatment Courts: Implications for Drug control Policy in Viet Nam
        [Nguyen, Scannapieco, Maria]. 2(4), 53-61 [.]
      Book 2005
      • Understanding Child Maltreatment: An Ecological and Developmental Perspective
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell]. Oxford University Press.
      Book Chapter 2005
      • Kinship Care Issues in Child Welfare Practice
        [Hegar, R., Scannapieco, Maria]. Columbia University Press.
      Journal Article 2005
      • Focus on First Years: Correlates of substantiation of child maltreatment for families with children 0 to 4
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick].
      Research Report 2005
      • Child Protective Services Training and Retention: Longitudinal Evaluation
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 2004
      • Using a Social Constructionist Theoretical Model in Child Welfare
        [Connell-Carrick, Scannapieco, Maria]. 9(1), 133-142 [.]
      Research Report 2004
      • BSD Evaluation: Comparing Title IV-E and Non-IV-E Employees
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Book Chapter 2003
      • Child Sexual Abuse Is a Serious Problem
        [Bolen, R., Scannapieco, Maria]. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press.
      Journal Article 2003
      • Do Collaborations with Schools of Social Work Make A Difference for the Field of Child Welfare: Practice, Retention and Curriculum
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell]. 7(1/2), 35-51 [.]
      2003
      • Families in Poverty: Those who maltreat their infants and toddlers and those who do not
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick]. 7(3), 49-70 [.]
      Research Report 2003
      • Child Protective Services Basic Skills Development Training: An Evaluation and One Year Follow-up
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 2002
      • Ecological correlates of child maltreatment: Similarities and differences between child fatality and nonfatality cases
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Chance]. 19(2), 139-161 [.]
      2002
      • Focusing on the First Years: Assessing Neglect in Children 0 to 3 Year of Age
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell]. 24(1/2), 1-20 [.]
      2002
      • Kinship Care Providers: Designing an Array of Supportive Services
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Hegar]. 19(4), 315-327 [.]
      Research Report 2002
      • Child Protective Services Basic Skills Development Training: An Evaluation
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 2001
      • Can valid estimates be high? A reply to Gorey and Leslie
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Bolen]. 25(1), 159-166 [.]
      2001
      • Consequences of Child Neglect: Children 0 to 3 years of age
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell]. 14(3-4), 20-23 [.]
      2001
      • Professional Development and Certification for Child Protective Services Employees: From worker to supervisor
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell]. 14(3-4), 8-11 [.]
      Research Report 2001
      • Annual Survey of Child Welfare Content in Current MSSW Courses, Spring 2001
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Book Chapter 2000
      • Foster and kinship caregivers: Support and Intervention Needs
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Dubowitz, H., DePanfilis, D.]. 501-506 [.] Sage Publishers.
      2000
      • How do I develop a collaborative intervention plan with children and families
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Dubowitz, H., DePanfilis, D.]. 399-403 [.] Sage Publishers.
      2000
      • Preparing youth for independent living: The best empirically based methods
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Dubowitz, H., DePanfilis, D.]. 526-530 [.] Sage Publishers.
      2000
      • Prevalence of child sexual abuse
        [Bolen, R., Russell, D., Scannapieco, Maria, Itzen, C.]. 169-196 [.] London: Rutledge.
      Journal Article 2000
      • Professional Development and Certification for Child Protective Services Supervisors: A follow-up study of the Texas Initiative
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Molidor, Molidor]. 29-39 [.]
      2000
      • The Impact of professional social work education in child welfare: Assessing practice knowledge and skills
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Bolen, Connell]. 3(1), 44-56 [.]
      2000
      • The Professional development and certification for Child Protective Services employees: From worker to supervisor
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Connell]. 1(1), 21-29 [.]
      Research Report 2000
      • Annual Survey of Child Welfare Content in Current MSSW Courses, Spring 2000
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Book 1999
      • Kinship Foster Care: Practice, Policy & Research
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Hegar, Scannapieco, Maria]. Oxford University Press.
      Book Chapter 1999
      • Formal kinship care practice models
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Hegar, R.L., Scannapieco, Maria]. 124-147 [.] NY: Oxford University Press.
      1999
      • Kinship care in public child welfare systems: A systematic review of the research
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Hegar, R.L., Scannapieco, Maria]. 248-270 [.] NY: Oxford University Press.
      1999
      • Kinship foster care in context
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Hegar, R.L., Hegar, R.L., Scannapieco, Maria]. 1-24 [.] NY: Oxford University Press.
      Journal Article 1999
      • Grandma’s Babies: The problem of welfare eligibility for children raised by relatives
        [Hegar, Scannapieco, Maria]. 27(3), 153-169 [.]
      1999
      • Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse: A Corrective Meta-Analysis
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Bolen]. 73(3), 281-313 [.]
      Research Report 1999
      • Annual Survey of Child Welfare Content in Current MSSW Courses, Spring 1999
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      1999
      • Follow-up of the Title IV-E Graduates: Tracking Child Welfare Retention
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Book Chapter 1998
      • The African American Response to Family Preservation
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Jackson, S., Ewalt, P., Freeman, E., Poole, D.]. Washington D.C.: NASW Press.
      Journal Article 1998
      • Child Abuse and Neglect Syllabus
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Zlotnik, J., Harris Rome, S., DePanfilis, D.].
      Research Report 1998
      • Administrators and Student/Employees Survey, 1998
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      1998
      • Texas Statewide Child Protective Services Certification Committee: Fiscal Report 1998
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      1998
      • University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work Baseline Survey of Child Welfare Content in Current MSSW Courses, 1998
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      1998
      • University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work Faculty Survey of Child Welfare Content in Current MSSW Courses: Fall 1997
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 1997
      • Kinship Care and Traditional Foster Care: A Comparison of Characteristics and Outcomes
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Hegar, McAlpine]. 78(5), 480-488 [.]
      1997
      • Kinship Care: New Challenges for Child Welfare Curriculum and Practice
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. Memphis, Tennessee.
      Research Report 1997
      • Texas Statewide Child Protective Services Certification Committee and Arlington Office Activities: Fiscal Report 1997
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      1997
      • University of Texas at Arlington MSSW Baseline Survey of Current Child Welfare Content in Courses
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Book Chapter 1996
      • From family duty to family policy: The evolution of kinship care
        [Hegar, R., Scannapieco, Maria, Smith, E.P., Merkel-Holguin, L.A.]. 193-209 [.] New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Publishers.
      Journal Article 1996
      • A Nontraditional Assessment Framework for Kinship Foster Homes
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 75(5), 567-582 [.]
      1996
      • An Independent Living Program: Characteristics, Outcomes, and Indicators for the Future of Foster Care Services
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 8(2), 19-26 [.]
      1996
      • Kinship Care: The African American Resilient Response to Family Preservation
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Jackson]. 41(2), 190-196 [.]
      Research Report 1996
      • Regional Title IV-E Training Project Annual Report: 1995-1996
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      Journal Article 1995
      • From Family Duty to Family Policy: The Evolution of Kinship Care
        [Hegar, Scannapieco, Maria]. 74(1), 200-217 [.]
      1995
      • Home-Based Services Program: Effectiveness with At-Risk Families
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 16(5-6), 363-377 [.]
      1995
      • Independent Living Programs: Do They Make a Difference?
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Schagrin, Ciavaglia]. 12(5), 381-389 [.]
      1995
      • Kinship Care: Two Case Management Models
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Hegar]. 12(2), 147-156 [.]
      Journal Article 1994
      • Assessing Safety of Children at Risk of Maltreatment: A Review of Decision Making Models
        [DePanfilis, Scannapieco, Maria]. 73(3), 229-245 [.]
      1994
      • Keeping Maltreated Children at Home: When is it Safe?
        [Scannapieco, Maria, DePanfilis]. 7(3), 2-5 [.]
      1994
      • School-Linked Programs for Adolescents for High-Risk, Urban Environments: A Review of Research and Practice
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 30-41 [.]
      Journal Article 1993
      • The Importance of Family Functioning to Prevention of Placement: The Study of Family Preservation Services
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 10(6), 509-520 [.]
      Journal Article 1992
      • Family-Centered, Home-Based Services: Impact of Client Characteristics on Program Outcomes
        [Scannapieco, Maria]. 10(6), 509-520 [.]
      Research Report 1992
      • A School-Community Connection Case Study: School of the Future: Houston, Texas
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      1992
      • A School-Community Connection Case Study: The Youth Trust, Minneapolis, Minnesota
        [Scannapieco, Maria].
      1992
      • Synthesis of the literature on inner city, school-community connection programs
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Wang, M.].
      Research Report 1991
      • Improvement programs in inner-city schools: A preliminary report
        [Scannapieco, Maria, Wang, M.].

Presentations

    • March  2018
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Comparison of LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare and Hetersexual Youth", SAMSHA, Tampa, FL. (March 5, 2018).
    • November  2017
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Comparison of LGBTQ Youth and Hetersexual Youth on Mental Health Outcomes", APHA, Atlanta, GA. (November 12, 2017).
    • April  2017
      Scannapieco, Maria, "A Collaboration between UT-Arlington and the Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas to Assess the Needs of the American Indian Population in North Texas", Arlington, TX. (April 1, 2017).
    • January  2017
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Differences and Similarities Between Kinship Adopters and Nonkinship Adopters: An Examination of AFCARS Data", New Orleans, LA. (January 1, 2017).
    • January  2017
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Measuring Child Welfare Service Providers’ Us of Trauma-Informed Practices: The Child Welfare Trauma-Informed Individual Assessment Tool", New Orleans, LA. (January 1, 2017).
    • November  2016
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Reconnecting Families: An Analysis of Kinship Adoption Using AFCARS Data", Atlanta, Georgia. (November 1, 2016).
    • June  2016
      Scannapieco, Maria, "not specified", El Paso, Texas. (June 1, 2016).
    • June  2016
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Public Child Welfare Workers: Characteristics related to Retention and Length of Stay", Salt Lake City, Utah. (June 1, 2016).
    • October  2015
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Examination of Retention and Length of Employment Among Public Child Welfare Workers", Council of Social Work Education, Denver, Colorado. (October 1, 2015).
    • October  2015
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Postsecondary Journeys of Foster Youth Alumni", Council of Social Work Education, Denver, Colorado. (October 1, 2015).
    • April  2015
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Living on the Edge: The Postsecondary Journeys of Foster Youth Alumni", Chicago. (April 1, 2015).
    • January  2015
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Examination of Retention and Length of Employment Among Public Child Welfare Workers", New Orleans. (January 1, 2015).
    • January  2015
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Organizational Change Tactics in an Initiative to Improve Child Welfare Programs in 13 Counties: Impacts and Perspectives on Project Success", New Orleans. (January 1, 2015).
    • October  2014
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Who’s on Board? Child Welfare Worker Reports on Buy-in and Need for Organizational Change", Ontario, Canada. (October 1, 2014).
    • July  2014
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Native American Child Welfare Practice Model: An Implementation Project", Washington DC. (July 1, 2014).
    • May  2014
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Native American Foster Parent Curriculum and Retention Program", Daytona, Florida. (May 1, 2014).
    • April  2014
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Circle of Keepers: Foster Care Warriors", Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (April 1, 2014).
    • November  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Native American Child Protection Practice Model: An Implementation Project American Public Health Association 141st APHA Annual Meeting", Boston MA. (November 1, 2013).
    • August  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Learning Strategies to Promote Effective Implementation in Mult-Site Initiatives", Washington DC. (August 1, 2013).
    • June  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Challenges Foster Youth Face in Higher Education", Houston, Texas. (June 1, 2013).
    • May  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Implementation of Organizational Change Processes to Improve Public Child Welfare Programs in 13 Colorado Counties", Newark, NJ. (May 1, 2013).
    • May  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Knowledge and Use of Trauma-Informed Practices Amount Child Welfare Employees", Galveston, TX. (May 1, 2013).
    • May  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "not specified", Clearwater Beach, FL. (May 1, 2013).
    • April  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Circle of Keepers- Native American Foster Care Warriors", Oklahoma City, OK. (April 1, 2013).
    • March  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Implementation of a Culturally Responsive Foster Parent Curriculum", San Diego, CA. (March 1, 2013).
    • January  2013
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Who’s on Board? – Child Welfare Worker Reports of Need for Organizational Change", San Diego, CA. (January 1, 2013).
    • November  2012
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Professionalization in public child welfare: Outcomes for social workers and non-social workers", Washington, DC. (November 1, 2012).
    • October  2012
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Utilizing Implementation Science to Enhance Program Capabilities of Tribal Child Welfare Agencies", Portland, OR. (October 1, 2012).
    • July  2012
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Supporting the Use of Culturally Based Practices in Tribal Child Welfare", A service of the Children’s Bureau, a member of the national T/TA Network. (July 3, 2012).
    • May  2012
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Application of Implementation Science to the Real Work of Child Welfare", A service of the Children’s Bureau, a member of the national T/TA Network. (May 2, 2012).
    • May  2012
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Utilizing Implementation Foster Care Youth Mentoring Program: An Evaluationto Enhance Program Capabilities of Tribal Child Welfare Agencies", Athens, Greece. (May 1, 2012).
    • April  2012
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Protecting Our Children Through the use of Data Driven Decision Making", Scottsdale, AZ. (April 1, 2012).
    • January  2012
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Assessing Cultural Fit of Business Process Mapping for Tribal Child Welfare Programs", Washington, DC. (January 1, 2012).
    • October  2011
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Evaluation of a Foster Care Mentoring Pilot", Atlanta, GA. (October 1, 2011).
    • October  2011
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Working Together to Protect Children and Preserve Families: Cultural Competence with American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes", Crystal City, VA. (October 1, 2011).
    • August  2011
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Evaluating the Implementation of Business Process Mapping for Tribal Child Welfare Practice Model Development", Washington, DC. (August 1, 2011).
    • August  2011
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Native American Child Welfare System Transformation through Implementation of ta Culturally Appropriate Practice Model Across Three Tribal Child Welfare Systems", Washington, DC. (August 1, 2011).
    • May  2011
      Scannapieco, Maria, ": Facing Reality: What it takes to implement System Change", A service of the Children’s Bureau, a member of the national T/TA Network. (May 16, 2011).
    • April  2011
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Implementation of Child Welfare Policies, Process, and Practices: Sustaining and Honoring Families", Anchorage, Alaska. (April 1, 2011).
    • October  2010
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Facing Reality: What it Takes to Implement Systems Change", DHHS, Children’s Bureau, Arlington, VA. (October 1, 2010).
    • October  2010
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Foster Care Youth and Parents on Challenges of Youth Transitioning: Implications for Foster Connections", DHHS, Children’s Bureau, Arlington, VA. (October 1, 2010).
    • September  2010
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Perspectives of Foster Care Youth and Parents on Challenges of Straight and LGBTQ youth Transitioning to Young Adulthood", Washington, DC. (September 1, 2010).
    • June  2010
      Scannapieco, Maria, "The Family Experience Study: A Professional – Family Collaboration", Dublin, Ireland. (June 1, 2010).
    • March  2010
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Implementation Projects: What they are and how you can apply", Denver, CO. (March 1, 2010).
    • September  2009
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Adolescents Leaving Care: What Helps", Houston, Texas. (September 1, 2009).
    • August  2009
      Scannapieco, Maria, "New Federal Imitative: Child Welfare Implementation Centers", Washington D.C. (August 1, 2009).
    • August  2009
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Practice Models: Sustainable Systems Change", Washington D.C. (August 1, 2009).
    • June  2009
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Working with Families with youth who are GLBTQ", Portland, Oregon. (June 1, 2009).
    • November  2008
      Scannapieco, Maria, Painter, "Perspectives of Foster Care Youth and Parents on Needs of LGBTQ Youth", Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (November 1, 2008).
    • September  2008
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Youth Leaving Foster Care: Prepared for the real world from the perspective of foster care youth and parents with special emphasis on needs of LGBTQ Youth". (September 1, 2008).
    • May  2008
      Painter, Scannapieco, Maria, "An Evidence-Based Treatment Model for Families and Children who have Experienced Child Maltreatment: Multisystemic Therapy", Honolulu, Hawaii. (May 1, 2008).
    • May  2008
      Scannapieco, Maria, Carrick, Steinberg, "Youth Aging Out of Foster Care – Training to Empower Work with Youth", Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (May 1, 2008).
    • May  2008
      Scannapieco, Maria, Painter, "Youth Leaving Foster Care: Prepared for the Real World from the Perspective of Foster Care Youth and Parents with Special Emphasis on Needs of LGBTQ Youth", Honolulu, Hawaii. (May 1, 2008).
    • October  2007
      Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick, "Adult Protective Services: State of the Workforce and Implication for Social Work", Council on Social Work Education, San Francisco, California. (October 1, 2007).
    • September  2007
      Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick, "Preparation for Adult Living – Training and Empowerment Program Training", Denver, Colorado. (September 1, 2007).
    • September  2007
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Working with Families who have Adolescents Transitioning to Adulthood: Four Principles to Guide your Practice", San Antonio, Texas. (September 1, 2007).
    • July  2007
      Scannapieco, Maria, Painter, "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Effectiveness with Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Populations", Barcelona, Spain. (July 1, 2007).
    • May  2007
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Preparation for Adult Living: Supervisor Training and Empowerment Program (PAL-STEP)", New Brunfals, Texas. (May 1, 2007).
    • October  2006
      Scannapieco, Maria, "In Their Own Words: What is needed to Age Out", Arlington, Texas. (October 1, 2006).
    • September  2006
      Scannapieco, Maria, Painter, "In Their Own Words: What is Needed to be Prepared for the Real World", St. Louis, Missouri. (September 1, 2006).
    • May  2006
      Connell-Carrick, Scannapieco, Maria, Painter, "Leaving Foster Care: What is Needed to Age Out From the Perspective of Foster Youth and Parents", Portland, Oregon. (May 1, 2006).
    • January  2006
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Reprofessionalization of Child Welfare: Does a Social Work Degree Make a Difference?", San Antonio, Texas. (January 1, 2006).
    • January  2006
      Nguyen, Scannapieco, Maria, "United States Drug Treatment Courts: Implications for Drug Control Policy in Viet Nam", Ha Noi, Vietnam. (January 1, 2006).
    • September  2005
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Ecological Correlates of Maltreatment in Infants and Toddlers", Berlin, Germany. (September 1, 2005).
    • September  2005
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Keeping Families Safe: Understanding Child Maltreatment from an Ecological & Developmental Perspective", San Antonio, Texas. (September 1, 2005).
    • June  2005
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Texas Stipend Students compared to other new CPS workers: A longitudinal analysis", San Marcos: Texas State University. (June 1, 2005).
    • May  2005
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Understanding Child Maltreatment from the Perspective of its Risk and Preventive Factors". (May 1, 2005).
    • February  2005
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Assessment of Supervisory Skills Across Programs: A Video-Based Exam", APM, New York, New York. (February 1, 2005).
    • November  2004
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Child Welfare Workers: Strategies to Improve Retention", APM, Chicago, IL. (November 1, 2004).
    • September  2004
      Scannapieco, Maria, Connell-Carrick, "Maltreatment Assessment Across the Lifespan", Family Preservation Institute: San Antonio, TX. (September 1, 2004).
    • August  2004
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Maltreatment in Infancy & Early Childhood: Using an Eco-developmental Approach to Assessment", Hollywood, CA. (August 1, 2004).
    • June  2004
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Comparison of Title IV-E Employees to Non-Title IV-E Employees", New Braunfels, TX. (June 1, 2004).
    • June  2004
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Families in Poverty: Those who maltreat their young children & those who do not", London, England. (June 1, 2004).
    • February  2004
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Child Welfare Workers: The State of the Workforce and Strategies to Improve Retention", Washington, DC. (February 1, 2004).
    • November  2003
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Performance Measures and Case Management Strategies for Retention and Satisfaction of the Child Welfare Workforce", Miami, FL. (November 1, 2003).
    • September  2003
      Scannapieco, Maria, "The Eco-Developmental Model of Maltreatment: The Pre-School Years", San Antonio, TX. (September 1, 2003).
    • February  2003
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Ecological Correlates of Physical Abuse and Neglect in Infants and Toddlers", Atlanta, GA. (February 1, 2003).
    • November  2002
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Statewide Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Core Training Model for CPS Workers", Nashville, TN. (November 1, 2002).
    • October  2002
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Performance Measures and Case Management Strategies for Retention, Involvement and Satisfaction of the Child Welfare Workforce", Washington, DC. (October 1, 2002).
    • September  2002
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Maltreatment in Infancy and Early Childhood: Using an Eco-developmental Approach to Assessment", San Antonio, TX. (September 1, 2002).
    • June  2002
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Texas Teen Conference", Arlington, TX. (June 1, 2002).
    • May  2002
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Poverty and Early Childhood and How it Relates to Child Maltreatment", Montreal, Canada. (May 1, 2002).
    • May  2002
      Scannapieco, Maria, "The Ecological Correlates of Maltreatment in Infants and Toddlers", New Orleans, LA. (May 1, 2002).
    • February  2002
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Focusing on the First Years: A Study of the Correlates of Neglect for Infants and Toddlers", Nashville, TN. (February 1, 2002).
    • December  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Neglect Assessment through Early Childhood", Scottsdale, AZ. (December 1, 2001).
    • October  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "An Eco-developmental Assessment of Child Maltreatment: Infancy through Early Childhood", Austin, TX. (October 1, 2001).
    • October  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "The Evolution of Certification in Public Human Services", Denver, CO. (October 1, 2001).
    • September  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "An Eco-developmental Assessment of Child Neglect in Infants and Toddlers", San Diego, CA. (September 1, 2001).
    • September  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Assessment of Supervisory Skills Across Programs: A Video-Based Exam", Charleston, SC. (September 1, 2001).
    • September  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Child Neglect Assessment: Zero to Three", Arlington, TX. (September 1, 2001).
    • May  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Certification Across the Child Welfare Continuum", Dallas, TX. (May 1, 2001).
    • April  2001
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Certification Across the Child Welfare Continuum", Albuquerque, NM. (April 1, 2001).
    • November  2000
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Focusing on the First Years: Assessment of Child Neglect Ages 0-3", Fort Worth, TX. (November 1, 2000).
    • October  2000
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Child Welfare Recruitment and Retention", San Marcos, TX. (October 1, 2000).
    • September  2000
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Focusing on the First Years: Assessment of Children Ages 0-3", San Antonio, TX. (September 1, 2000).
    • August  2000
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Certification Along the Continuum", New York, NY. (August 1, 2000).
    • June  2000
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Recruitment/Retention of Child Welfare Employees in MSW Program", Southwest Texas University, San Marcos, TX. (June 1, 2000).
    • June  2000
      Scannapieco, Maria, "The Professionalization of Child Welfare: Certification along the Continuum", Washington, DC. (June 1, 2000).
    • November  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Reintroducing Social Work into Public Child Welfare: Does it Make a Difference?", Houston, TX. (November 1, 1999).
    • October  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Supervisor Certification", Portland, OR. (October 1, 1999).
    • October  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "University/Public Child Welfare Partnership: A Comprehensive Evaluation Plan", Portland, OR. (October 1, 1999).
    • September  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Extended Family Preservation Support and Intervention Needs of Kinship Care Providers", Austin, TX. (September 1, 1999).
    • July  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Child Sexual Abuse: A Corrective Meta-analysis". (July 1, 1999).
    • June  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Care: Meeting the Support and Intervention Needs of Providers", San Antonio, TX. (June 1, 1999).
    • March  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Grandma’s Babies: The Problem of Welfare Eligibility for Children Raised by Relatives", San Francisco, CA. (March 1, 1999).
    • January  1999
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Meta-analysis of Prevalence of Sexual Abuse", Austin, TX. (January 1, 1999).
    • December  1998
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Supervisor Certification", New Orleans, LA. (December 1, 1998).
    • December  1998
      Scannapieco, Maria, "The Challenges of Agency/University Partnerships", New Orleans, LA. (December 1, 1998).
    • November  1998
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Care Models: Different Pathways to Permanency", Austin, TX. (November 1, 1998).
    • September  1998
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Foster Care: A Community Solution to Family Preservation", Houston, TX. (September 1, 1998).
    • June  1998
      Scannapieco, Maria, "University/Public Child Welfare: How to Measure the Impact", Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (June 1, 1998).
    • April  1998
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Developing and Maintaining a Title IV-E Contract", University of Houston, Houston, TX. (April 1, 1998).
    • March  1998
      Scannapieco, Maria, "University/Child Welfare Agency Partnerships", Orlando, FL. (March 1, 1998).
    • November  1997
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Family Preservation and Kinship Care", Family Preservation Institute, Corpus Christi, TX. (November 1, 1997).
    • August  1997
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Assessment of Kinship Care Families: Interprofessional Implications", Child Welfare League of America, San Francisco, CA. (August 1, 1997).
    • June  1997
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Preparing Students for Public Child Welfare Practice", Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (June 1, 1997).
    • June  1997
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Professional Development of Child Welfare Workers", Dallas, TX. (June 1, 1997).
    • May  1997
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Foster Care: New Challenges for Child Welfare Practice", Austin, TX. (May 1, 1997).
    • March  1997
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Nontraditional Assessment of Kinship Foster Homes", Washington, DC. (March 1, 1997).
    • October  1996
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Care: New Challenges for training and Curriculum", Memphis, TN. (October 1, 1996).
    • February  1996
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Care: Policy and Legal Implications", University of Maryland, School of Law, Baltimore, MD. (February 1, 1996).
    • October  1995
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Independent Living Programs. Do They Make a Difference? ", University of Maryland, School of Law, Philadelphia, PA. (October 1, 1995).
    • May  1995
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Considering Kinship Ties", Scottsdale, AZ. (May 1, 1995).
    • December  1994
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Care: The African American Resilient Response to Family Preservation", Boston, MA. (December 1, 1994).
    • May  1994
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Assessing Safety of the Child at Risk of Maltreatment: Decision-Making Models", Boston, MA. (May 1, 1994).
    • April  1994
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Care: A Review of the Research", Washington, DC. (April 1, 1994).
    • May  1993
      Scannapieco, Maria, "School-Community Connection Program: School of the Future", Austin, TX. (May 1, 1993).
    • March  1993
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Kinship Care: Public and Private Agency Practice Response", Child Welfare League of America, Washington, DC. (March 1, 1993).
    • January  1993
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Family-Centered, Home-Based Services: Impact of Client Characteristics on Program Outcomes", Ohio State University. (January 1, 1993).
    • April  1992
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Innovative Strategies in Inner City Schools: Preliminary Findings", Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. (April 1, 1992).
    • March  1992
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Impact of Home-Based Services with Families from High Risk Situations", University of Pittsburgh. (March 1, 1992).
    • April  1991
      Scannapieco, Maria, "Presentation of Findings Effectiveness of Home-Based Programs with the High Risk Family", University of Minnesota. (April 1, 1991).

Support & Funding

This data is entered manually by the author of the profile and may duplicate data in the Sponsored Projects section.
    • July 2017 to June 2019 Child Welfare Stipend Program sponsored by  - $1972262
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • July 2016 to Aug 2017 Title IVE Child Welfare Stipend Program sponsored by  - $815867
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Aug 2016 to July 2017 A Collaboration between UT Arlington and the Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas to Assess the Needs of the American Indian Population in North Texas sponsored by  - $18648
      (Funded)
    • July 2015 to June 2016 Title IVE Child Welfare Stipend Program sponsored by  - $995937
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • July 2010 to June 2015 Title IVE Stipend Program Contract sponsored by  - $4751363
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2010 to Aug 2011 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Teen Conference sponsored by  - $67933
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • May 2010 to Sept 2010 Coservetaorship Conference sponsored by  - $83600
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2008 to Sept 2014 Technical Assistance Implemntation Center for Regions VI and VIII sponsored by  - $8687290.099609375
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2008 to Aug 2009 Protective Services Training Institute sponsored by  - $453417.64001464844
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2011 to Aug 2012 PAL - Texas Teen Conference sponsored by  - $67982
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2009 to Dec 2010 NTBBBS Mentoring Foster Youth Evaluation sponsored by  - $75000
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2009 to Sept 2010 TRAC Program Evaluation sponsored by  - $13932
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2009 to Aug 2010 Protective Services Training Institute sponsored by  - $398464.501953125
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2007 to Aug 2010 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Teen Conference sponsored by  - $203946
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2007 to June 2010 Title IV-E Training Contract sponsored by  - $2686939
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2007 to Sept 2008 PAL STEP: Preparation for Inderpendent Living-SupervisoryTraining & Empowerment sponsored by  - $87735
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Aug 2007 to Aug 2008 Protective Services Training Institute sponsored by  - $451511.90002441406
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2006 to Sept 2007 PAL-STEP: Preparation for Independent Living Supervisory & Empowerment Program sponsored by  - $76908
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2006 to Aug 2007 PAL Texas Teen Conference sponsored by  - $68040
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2006 to Aug 2007 Protective Services Training Institute Contract sponsored by  - $450361.5811767578
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2006 to Aug 2007 Title IV-E Training Contract sponsored by  - $1069154
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Jan 2006 to Aug 2006 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Teen Conference sponsored by  - $68040
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2005 to Sept 2006 PAL-STEP: Preparation for Independent Living -Supervisory Training & Empowerment Program sponsored by  - $90119
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2005 to Aug 2006 Protective Services Training Institute Contract sponsored by  - $436854
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2005 to Aug 2006 Title IV-E Training contract sponsored by  - $1300930
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2004 to Aug 2005 Protective Services Training Institute Contract sponsored by  - $409512
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2004 to Aug 2005 Title IV-E Training Contract. sponsored by  - $1473505
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2003 to Aug 2004 Protective Services Training Institute Contract sponsored by  - $366365
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2003 to Aug 2004 Title IV-E Contract sponsored by  - $1334480
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2002 to Aug 2003 Protective Services Training Institute Contract sponsored by  - $380988
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2002 to Aug 2003 Title IV-E Training Contract sponsored by  - $1545890
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2001 to Aug 2002 Protective Services Training Institute Contract sponsored by  - $400347
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 2001 to Aug 2002 Title IV-E Training Contract sponsored by  - $1734580
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 1998 to Aug 2001 Protective Services Training Institute sponsored by  - $1126185
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 1994 to Aug 2001 Title IV-E Training Contract Proposal sponsored by  - $9135717
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)
    • Sept 1994 to Aug 1998 Children's Protective Services Training Institute (CPSTI) sponsored by  - $622897
      Maria Scannapieco (Funded)

Students Supervised

    • Present
      December Maxwell, (Social Work)
    • Present
      Kelli Rogers, (Social Work)
    • Present
      Jamel Slaughter, (Social Work)
    • May 2018
      Marcus Crawford,
    • May 2017
      Alicia Hawley,
    • May 2017
      Olga Verbovaya,
    • May 2017
      Sharron Crear,
    • May 2016
      Jolynne Batchelor, The nature of kinship care relationships and permanency outcomes for foster children: Implications for social work practice, policy, and research
    • May 2015
      Holli Slater,
    • May 2014
      Jeyle Rodriquez,
    • May 2013
      Aaron Robb, Professional preparation and practices of child custody evaluators: A comparative study of Masters-Level and Doctoral-Level practitioners
    • May 2013
      Amy Blakely-Strong, Systemic components of care that affect self-sufficiency for youth transitioning out of foster care
    • May 2013
      LaToya Smith, Ecological correlates associated with the academic achievement of African-American youth
    • May 2013
      Gracie Brownell,
    • May 2012
      Alicia Patterson, Emerging adulthood as a unique stage in Erickson’s psychosocial development theory: Incarnation v. Impudence
    • May 2012
      John Gallagher,
    • May 2012
      Mashooq Salehin,
    • May 2012
      Sadia Saeed,
    • May 2012
      Sara Wei,
    • May 2012
      Nivisha Shah,
    • May 2011
      Elizabeth Garza-Higgens, Ecological Factors Associated with Youth Aging out of Foster Care Who Pursue Post Secondary Education
    • May 2011
      Tracey Perry, Personal and organizational factors that influence the likelihood those adult protective services workers will remain in on the job long-term
    • May 2011
      Consoler Teboh,
    • May 2011
      Diane Opollo,
    • May 2011
      Vivin Thomas,
    • May 2010
      Dheeshana Jayasundara,
    • May 2010
      Nila Kelly-Ricks,
    • May 2009
      Adam McCormick, The Role of the Sibling Relationship in Foster Care: A Comparison of Adults with a History of Childhood Out-Of-Home Placement
    • May 2009
      Christine Camperson, Women’s emotional experience with gynecological oncology
    • May 2009
      Nairruti Jani, Exploring vulnerability and consent to trafficking related migration: A study of South Asian Bar Dancers
    • May 2009
      James Petrovich,
    • May 2009
      Jeana Colbert,
    • May 2009
      Joy Patton,
    • May 2008
      Ebony Hall, Examining Ecological Factors to Form a Macro Model for Reducing Poverty in African American Neighborhoods
    • May 2008
      Mioara Diaconu, Social Capital: The Missing Link Between HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, and Related Behavior Among Young Women in Tanzania
    • May 2008
      Toby Buchanan, Family Resilience as a Predictor of Better Adjustment Among International Adoptees
    • May 2008
      Van Nguyen, Drug Abuse among Young Adults in Vietnam: The Influence of Family, Peers & Society
    • May 2008
      Dean Sinclair,
    • May 2008
      Edward Randle,
    • May 2008
      Kim Rice,
    • May 2008
      Sherry Sheffield,
    • May 2008
      Szu Chen,
    • May 2008
      Toni Chance, A Comparative Study of Fatal and Nonfatal Child Maltreatment Case
    • May 2007
      Misty Wall, Reproductive Decision Making Among Lesbian Women
    • May 2007
      Suzy Villegas, Hispanic Adults with Childhood Experiences of Out-of-Home Care: An Analysis of Outcomes Across Race Groups
    • May 2007
      Kristin Guillory,
    • May 2006
      Mary Jo Alvarez-Rodriguez, Ecological Correlates of Child Protective Services Involved Mothers with Alcohol Or Drug Disorders
    • May 2006
      Cindy Juby,
    • May 2005
      Japheth Jocko, Ecological Correlates of Domestic Violence in Kenya, Africa
    • May 2005
      Alisha Fergunson,
    • May 2005
      Constance Lacy,
    • May 2005
      Deborah Atkins,
    • May 2005
      Jill Fuller,
    • May 2005
      Nathan Lane,
    • May 2005
      Tom Kadela,
    • May 2004
      Daphne M. Henderson, Ecological Correlates of Effective Foster Care
    • May 2004
      Jeanette Harder, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect: An Evaluation of the Parent Aide Program in Dallas, TX
    • May 2004
      Alan Dettlaff,
    • May 2004
      Alina Ponce-Ramirez ,
    • May 2004
      Lee LeGrice,
    • May 2003
      Kristin Ferguson, Social Capital and Child Labor in the Mesosystem: In Search of Community-Based Social Indicators of Risk
    • May 2003
      Cecilia Thomas,
    • May 2003
      Tuyen Nguyen,
    • May 2002
      Kelli Connell, Ecological Correlates of Neglect in Children 0-36 Months o f Age
    • May 2001
      Cynthia Faulkner, Ecological Correlates of Child Maltreatment in Families with Twins
    • May 2001
      Lisa Dalton, Secondary Traumatic Stress and Texas Social Workers
    • May 2001
      Samuel Faulkner, Ropes Course as an Intervention: The Impact on Family Cohesion and Self-esteem for Adolescents in Therapeutic Foster Care and their Foster Families
    • May 2001
      Aaron Ludberg,
    • May 1999
      Marian Bussey,
    • 1998
      Carol Sisco, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • May 1998
      Rebecca Bolen, Development of an Ecological/Transactional Model of Sexual Abuse Victimization and Analysis of its Nomological Classification System
    • 1997
      Catherine McAlpine, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • 1997
      Tony Schefstad, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • May 1997
      Connie Winkle,
    • 1996
      Debbi Hu, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • 1996
      Diane DePanfilis, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • 1996
      Michael Merrit, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • 1995
      Darla Henry, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • 1995
      Denise Anderson, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • 1993
      Curtis McManus, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)
    • 1993
      Steven Stosny, University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB)

Courses

      • SOCW 5396-003 THESIS RESEARCH
        (Course Id: 109100)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2019
      • SOCW 5395-004 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 6399-003 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 6399-004 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 6399-005 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 7399-001 DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
        (Course Id: 111647)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5395-003 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5395-004 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 6394-001 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
        (Course Id: 109101 | Servlearn: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 6694-001 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
        (Course Id: 109122)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 6399-007 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 6399-008 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5395-011 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5396-006 THESIS RESEARCH
        (Course Id: 109100)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 6399-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 6399-002 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 5395-009 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 6390-014 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 6390-015 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 6390-019 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 6390-001 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 6390-002 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 6390-003 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 6305-007 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2016
      • SOCW 6305-010 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2016
      • SOCW 6699-002 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2016
      • SOCW 6305-008 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2016
      • SOCW 7399-001 DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
        (Course Id: 111647)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2015
      • SOCW 6305-002 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2015
      • SOCW 6305-003 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2015
      • SOCW 5551-007 APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE I
        (Course Id: 108990)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2015
      • SOCW 6399-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2015
      • SOCW 5310-007 MICRO-MACRO PRACT FIELD SEM
        (Course Id: 108970)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2015
      • SOCW 6390-001 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2015
      • SOCW 6340-001 ADV RESRCH MTHDS IN HUM SERV
        (Course Id: 109051)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2014
      • SOCW 6999-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109134)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2014
      • SOCW 6699-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2014
      • SOCW 6999-003 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109134)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2014
      • SOCW 6699-006 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6999-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109134)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 7399-005 DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
        (Course Id: 111647)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6305-008 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 7399-001 DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
        (Course Id: 111647)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-024 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-025 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-002 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-003 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-009 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-021 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-022 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-025 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-026 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6390-027 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2013
      • SOCW 6699-002 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6699-003 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-022 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-023 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-024 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-021 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-022 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-025 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2012
      • SOCW 6694-001 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
        (Course Id: 109122)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6399-005 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6699-004 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 7399-004 DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
        (Course Id: 111647)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-017 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6390-018 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2012
      • SOCW 6399-006 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6699-002 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6699-003 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6999-004 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109134)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 7399-001 DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
        (Course Id: 111647)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-016 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-023 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-024 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6399-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2011
      • SOCW 6699-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-016 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-017 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-021 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2011
      • SOCW 6399-003 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6699-002 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6999-002 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109134)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-011 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-012 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-013 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-027 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6390-035 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2011
      • SOCW 6399-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109106)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6699-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-003 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-004 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-008 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-020 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-022 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-025 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-033 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-038 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-039 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6394-002 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
        (Course Id: 109101)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6694-002 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
        (Course Id: 109122)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6360-001 CLINICAL ASSESS CHILD MALTREAT
        (Course Id: 109071)
        Spring - Winter Intersession - 2010
      • SOCW 6699-001 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6699-004 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-025 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-026 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-027 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-028 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-030 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-031 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6390-033 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2010
      • SOCW 6394-006 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
        (Course Id: 109101)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6394-007 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
        (Course Id: 109101)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6699-004 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109125)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6999-002 DISSERTATION
        (Course Id: 109134)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6305-001 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
        (Course Id: 109016)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6390-025 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6390-026 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6390-032 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6390-033 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009
      • SOCW 6390-037 TUTORIAL
        (Course Id: 109098)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2009

Service to the University

    • Sept 2017 to  Present Committee Member
      UTA Women and Staff Committee
    • Aug 2015 to  Present Committee Member
      Children and Families
    • Jan 1998 to  Present Committee Chair
      Regional Title IV-E Advisory Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1996 to  Present Committee Chair
      Center for Child Welfare Symposium Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2016 to  2021 Committee Member
      University Distinguished Professors/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Sept 2017 to  2019 Committee Member
      University Hearing Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Aug 2018 to  Aug 2019 Committee Chair
      Annual Review and Post Tenure
    • Jan 2011 to  2018 Committee Member
      University Publication Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Aug 2017 to  Aug 2018 Committee Chair
      Faculty Deveopment and Review Tenure Earning
    • Jan 2016 to  2017 Committee Member
      Presidential Fellows Selection Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2014 to  2016 Committee Member
      SSW Families and Children Curriculum Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2013 to  2016 Committee Member
      Doctoral Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2014 to  2015 Committee Chair
      Distinguished Professor Review Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2014 to  2015 Vice President of Research
      Search Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2014 to  2015 Committee Member
      SSW Center Director Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2014 to  2015 Committee Member
      SSW Faculty Annual and Post-Tenure Review Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2014 to  2015 Committee Member
      SSW Professional Standards Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2013 to  2015 Committee Member
      DSW Exploration Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1996 to  2015 Committee Member
      Direct Practice Curriculum Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1996 to  2015 Committee Member
      Research Practice Curriculum Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2012 to  2014 Committee Member
      Doctoral Admissions Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2012 to  2014 Committee Member
      SSW Faculty Development Committee, Tenured/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2008 to  2012 Committee Member
      Women’s Studies Advisory Board/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2008 to  2011 Committee Member
      Field Advisory Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2006 to  2011 Committee Member
      Student Relations Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2006 to  2011 Committee Member
      UTA Women & Minority/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2006 to  2010 Committee Member
      UTA Convocation Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2002 to  2010 Committee Chair
      Doctoral Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2005 to  2008 Committee Member
      UTA Hearing Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2004 to  2008 Vice-Chair
      Faculty Assembly/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1999 to  2008 Committee Member
      Committee of Graduate Studies Petition Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1999 to  2008 Committee Member
      Ph.D. Petition Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2005 to  2006 Committee Member
      University Convocation Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2003 to  2006 Committee Member
      Search Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 2002 to  2006 Committee Member
      Faculty Development Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1996 to  2004 Committee Member
      Committee on Graduate Studies/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1998 to  2003 Committee Member
      University Research Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1999 to  2002 Committee Chair
      Direct Practice Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1997 to  2000 Committee Member
      Budget and Strategic Planning Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1996 to  1998 Committee Member
      Regional Title IV-E Child Welfare Curriculum Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • Jan 1996 to  1998 Committee Member
      Regional Title IV-E Program Evaluation Committee/University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Service to the Profession

    • Jan 2017 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Journal of Family Violence
    • Jan 2016 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Adoption Quarterly
    • Jan 2014 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Cochrane Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group/Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
    • Jan 2012 to  Present
      Committee Member
      American Public Health Association
    • Jan 2011 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services
    • Jan 2010 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Journal of Public Child Welfare
    • Jan 2009 to  Present
      Committee Member
      National Indian Child Welfare Association
    • Jan 2008 to  Present
      Editor, Associate Editor
      Journal of Homosexuality
    • Jan 2006 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Child & Adolescent Social Work
    • Jan 2004 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Journal of Marriage & Family
    • Jan 2002 to  Present
      Committee Member
      Society for Social Work Research
    • Jan 2001 to  Present
      Reviewer, Journal Article
      Children & Youth Social Service Review
    • Jan 2000 to  Present
      Reviewer, Book
      Child and Adolescent Social Work
    • Jan 2000 to  Present
      Committee Member
      International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
    • Jan 2000 to  Present
      Reviewer, Book
      McGraw Publishing
    • Jan 2000 to  Present
      Reviewer, Book
      NASW Press
    • Jan 2000 to  Present
      Reviewer, Book
      Oxford University Press
    • Jan 2000 to  Present
      Reviewer, Book
      Taylor & Francis
    • Jan 1998 to  Present
      Editor, Associate Editor
      American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Advisor
    • Jan 1995 to  Present
      Member
      American Public Human Service Organization
    • Jan 1991 to  Present
      Committee Member
      American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
      Texas Committee
    • Jan 1991 to  Present
      Member
      Council on Social Work Education
    • Jan 1980 to  Present
      Member
      National Association of Social Workers
    • Jan 2000 to  2018
      Reviewer, Book
      Lyceum
    • May 2018 to  Aug 2018
      Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
      Louisiana State University
    • May 2018 to  Aug 2018
      Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
      University of Chicago
    • Jan 1997 to  2008
      Consulting Editor
      Social Work

Service to the Community

    • Jan 2017 to  Present
      Committee Member
      Tarrant County Youth Homeless Committee
      Tarrant County
    • Jan 2016 to  Present
      Grant Writer
      Urban Intertribal Center of Texas
    • Jan 2015 to  Present
      Committee Member
      Texas College Collaboration Title IVE Committee
    • Jan 2014 to  Present
      Committee Member (Dallas,
      Family Strengthening Coalition. Children at Risk
    • Jan 2010 to  Present
      Committee Member (Dallas,
      Metropolitan Dallas YWCA Advisory Committee
    • Jan 2010 to  Present
      Committee Chair
      Region 3 Title IVE University-State Collaboration Committee
    • Jan 2010 to  Present
      Committee Member
      Trauma Informed Advisory Committee, Mental Health Connection
    • Jan 2008 to  Present
      Committee Member
      Mental Health/Mental Retardation of Tarrant County, IRB
    • Jan 2005 to  Present
      Committee Member
      Tarrant County Mental Health Connection
    • Jan 1999 to  Present
      Committee Member
      National Title IV-E Consortium
    • Jan 2014 to  May 2018
      Committee Member
      Research Institute of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Committee
    • Jan 2014 to  2016
      Committee Chair
      Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment, Cook Children Hospital Chair, University Collaborating Committee
    • Jan 1998 to  May 2013
      Committee Member
      National Family Preservation Institute Conference Planning
    • Jan 2005 to  2011
      not specified
      Community Advisory Group. W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic, South Methodist University
    • Jan 2005 to  2010
      not specified
      Executive Committee, Metropolitan YWCA
    • Jan 2004 to  2010
      Committee Chair
      Metropolitan Dallas YWCA/Program Committee
    • Jan 2004 to  2010
      Committee Chair
      Program Committee, Metropolitan YWCA
    • Jan 1996 to  2010
      Committee Chair
      Protective Services Training Institute Advisory Committee/State of Texas/Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
    • Jan 1996 to  2010
      Committee Chair
      Protective Services Training Institute Certification Committee/State of Texas/Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
    • Jan 1996 to  2010
      not specified
      Protective Services Training Institute Executive Committee/State of Texas/Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
    • Jan 1996 to  2010
      not specified
      Southwest Regional Title IV-E Committee
    • Jan 1996 to  2010
      Committee Chair
      Texas Department of Family and Protective Services/Basic Skills Development Evaluation Statewide Task Force
    • Jan 1999 to  2008
      Committee Member (Dallas, TX,
      American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Texas Board of Directors
    • Jan 2001 to  2006
      not specified (Fort Worth, TX,
      Tarrant County Child Death Review Team
    • Jan 1998 to  2006
      not specified (Dallas, TX,
      Helping Hands Community Projects
    • Jan 2001 to  2004
      not specified
      Community Partner Board, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
    • Jan 2001 to  2002
      not specified
      Adult Protective Services Certification Task Force
    • Jan 2001 to  2002
      not specified
      Child Care Licensing Certification Task Force
    • Jan 2001 to  2002
      not specified
      Child Protective Services Certification Task Force
    • Jan 2001 to  2002
      not specified
      Statewide Intake Certification Task Force
    • Jan 1997 to  2002
      not specified
      Neglect Standards Task Force/Tarrant County/Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
    • Jan 1997 to  2002
      not specified (Dallas, TX,
      Program Planning Committee/Resource Center of Dallas
    • Jan 1997 to  2001
      not specified (Dallas, TX,
      Resource Center of Dallas
    • Jan 1998 to  2000
      not specified
      American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children National Texas Board of Directors/Colloquium Planning Committee
    • Jan 1998 to  1999
      not specified
      Eleventh National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect/Local Advisory Committee
    • Jan 1996 to  1998
      not specified
      Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services/Basic Skills Development Training Academy Statewide Task Force
    • Jan 1995 to  1996
      not specified
      State of Maryland/Department of Human Resources/Baltimore City Adoptions Opportunities Grant Advisory Committee
    • Jan 1995 to  1996
      not specified
      State of Maryland/Department of Human Resources/Guardianship Subsidy Grant Proposal
    • Jan 1994 to  1996
      not specified (Dallas, TX,
      American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children/Maryland Board of Directors
    • Jan 1993 to  1996
      not specified
      State of Maryland/Department of Human Resources/1055/588 Implementation Team
    • Jan 1993 to  1996
      not specified
      State of Maryland/Office for Children/Youth and Families/Maryland Making the Grade State Advisory Committee
    • Jan 1992 to  1996
      Member
      Baltimore City Department of Social Services
      Member of panel to review cases of children in relative placements
    • Jan 1993 to  1994
      not specified
      State of Maryland/Department of Human Resources/Continuum of Family Preservation Services Sub-Committee
    • Jan 1993 to  1994
      not specified
      State of Maryland/Department of Human Resources/Kinship Care Task Force
    • Jan 1993 to  1994
      Committee Chair
      State of Maryland/Department of Human Resources/Sub-Committee on Permanency Planning Options